Johnnie Jae
Otoe-Missouria/Choctaw
Johnnie is a dynamic advocate, artist, writer, speaker, mentor, and media creator with a penchant for mischief. As a disabled, asexual Native woman, representation matters deeply to Johnnie. She firmly believes we can challenge and dismantle harmful stereotypes and misinformation by reshaping narratives and creating platforms and opportunities for diverse voices while fostering understanding and forging pathways to a more inclusive and equitable world.
Selena Benally
Diné
Selena was raised in Southern Maryland, and has been working in graphic design for over 10 years. She graduated from The Art Institute of York, Pennsylvania in 2010 with a degree in Visual Arts. Outside of work, she sings and plays guitar in the band, More AM Than FM.
Solange Aguilar
Mescalero Apache, Yo’eme, & Filipinx (Kalinga & Kapampangan)
Solange Aguilar (They/Ze) is a Mescalero Apache, Yo’eme, & Filipinx (Kalinga & Kapampangan) artist, poet, and zinemaker currently living in Qenepstin, Chumash Territory (Santa Barbara, CA). They are a first place winner in the Santa Barbara Poetry Slam, a recipient of The Pachamama Skillshare and Women’s Creative Collective for Change artist scholarship, and a 2021 fellow from the Artist2Artist program by the Art Matters Foundation.